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The Monaco Boys’ Choir perform in Hanoi

 Monaco is not only known for its glamour but also for its rich cultural values and prominent singers. One of them is the well-known The Monaco Boys’ Choir.  

Van Don int’l ariport welcomes first plane

 The Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh welcomed the first aircraft on the morning of July 11, marking an important milestone in preparations for putting the airport into official operation later this year.

Forestry posts highest trade surplus among agro sectors

 Forestry posted the highest trade surplus, at 3.23 billion USD, amongst agricultural sectors in the first half of 2018, according to the Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNForest).

Vietnam joins int’l efforts to give children homes

Expanding alternative care is part of the national target program launched by the Vietnamese Government to ensure disadvantaged children in the country are able to grow up in a family environment.

Vietnam struggles to stay in top 3 rubber exporters

VietNamNet Bridge - If Vietnam doesn’t shift to develop rubber in a sustainable way, it will fall from the position of the third largest rubber exporter in the world.

Vietnam posts strong Q2 growth

 Vietnam’s economy maintained impressive growth in the second quarter this year, according to a macroeconomic report released by the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) in Hanoi on July 11.

Vietnam's oil, gas output exceeds six-month targets

 Crude oil output reached 7.1 million tonnes in the first six months of this year and in doing so hit 54.3 percent of the annual target.

Vietnam shares experience in green agriculture at ECOSOC forum

 Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN, presented the country’s policies to promote green agriculture at a sideline event of the High-level Political Forum of ECOSOC in New York on July 11.

More listed businesses post profit gains in first half

 In the early days of July, many listed companies have reported positive earnings for the first half of this year. Most are leading companies in their industries.

Family planning facilitates Vietnam’s sustainable development

Vietnam’s family planning has contributed greatly to the country’s hunger elimination and poverty reduction, fostering its socio-economic development, improving living conditions of local people.

Fintechs causing big changes in financial market

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are expected to be the key clients and biggest beneficiaries from financial apps provided by fintechs.

Dirty water, garbage on Cat Ba Island disgusts tourists

VietNamNet Bridge - Lan Ha Bay of Cat Ba archipelago is at risk of pollution due to several reasons, including indiscriminate littering.

High schools’ 2018 enrollment season stressful for parents, students

This year’s enrollment season has been stressful for tens of thousands of parents and students. The race to enter high schools has never been so competitive.

Foreign funds keep pouring money into Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - A high economic growth rate, prosperous stock market, and the government’s determination to divest from state-owned enterprises all make Vietnam a promising market.

Vietnam to become South Korean car part production center

Vietnam’s policy on tightening control over import and decreased domestic consumption as well as exports in South Korea have prompted South Korean investors to set their car part production bases in Vietnam.

SEZ draft law postponed, SEZ real estate market still hot

Experts have affirmed that the real estate market in Van Don, Phu Quoc and Bac Van Phong will not be influenced by the National Assembly’s decision on delaying the adoption of the draft law on special economic zones (SEZs). 

Banks rush to complete more M&A deals

VietNamNet Bridge - Many banks have succeeded in scaling up their operation through M&As, but others have taken on new burdens.

In shipping market, technology determines success

VietNamNet Bridge - The strong rise of online sales has brought great opportunities to the transport industry, especially light cargo transport. 

Derivatives market more attractive to investors

 The derivatives market proved its attractiveness when the value of transactions in the second quarter doubled the amount recorded in the previous quarter to over 417.7 trillion VND (18.4 billion USD), according to the Hanoi Stock Exchange.

Deputy PM gives direction to prevent 'double' inflation

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to actively and proactively direct monetary policy.